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Tommy Cooper and Frankie Howerd
Episode 3 of 6
Michael Parkinson introduces a recut of two interviews he did with Frankie Howerd and a Christmas interview with Tommy Cooper.
Michael Parkinson introduces a recut of two interviews he did with Frankie Howerd during the Parkinson show series and a Christmas interview with Tommy Cooper.
Frankie Howerd wanted everything scripted, resulting in an unprompted and unrehearsed interview, whilst Tommy Cooper managed to run rings around a delighted Parkinson. Includes clips from Up Pompeii, The Main Attraction and The Bob Monkhouse Show.
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Sat 13 Apr 202423:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michael Parkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Frankie Howerd |
| Interviewed Guest | Tommy Cooper |
| Executive Producer | Tony Moss |
| Series Producer | Annie Lewis |
Broadcasts
- Wed 9 Aug 199523:00BBC One London
- Tue 27 Mar 201222:00
- Wed 28 Mar 201202:00
- Sun 17 Jun 201222:30
- Sun 12 Aug 201222:00
- Wed 17 Dec 201422:30
- Sat 15 Jan 202222:45
- Sat 22 Jul 202323:00
- Sun 23 Jul 202302:10
- Sat 23 Mar 202422:45
- Thu 28 Mar 202400:20
- Sat 13 Apr 202423:30
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